TV Academy President Lucy Hood dies at 56

Academy of Television Arts & Sciences President Lucy Hood has died aged 56. Hood, who also served as the Academy’s Chief Operating Officer, passed away after a battle with cancer.
On Wednesday (02Apr14), Chairman and CEO Bruce Rosenblum shared the news in a statement which reads: “It is with profound sadness that we have learned of the passing of our dynamic and passionate President and Chief Operating Officer, Lucy Hood, after a courageous battle with cancer.
“Our hearts and prayers go out to her husband, Rob, and her two children, Rachel and Benjamin. Lucy was an innovator and thought leader, always focused on how to best serve an industry she loved. In the all-too-short time Lucy led the Television Academy, her extraordinary impact and contributions were deeply felt throughout the organisation. Lucy will be greatly missed.”
Hood was appointed as the president of the Academy last June (13), replacing Alan Perris, who retired after eight years with the organisation.
Before her job at the TV Academy, Hood served as executive director of the Institute for Communication Technology Management at the University of Southern California.
She was also a senior vice president at News Corp and the founder and president of Fox Mobile Entertainment, a position which earned her an Emmy nomination for the mobile video series 24: Conspiracy.